HARMAN KARDON RCP2
Owner's Manual

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
Your new Harman Kardon CP Series System is equipped with the powerful RCP 2 remote control that will control not only the receiver�s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home theater equipment. Once the RCP 2 is programmed with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single universal remote control. different combinations of codes, so it is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control, but the volume, channel and transport controls work as they should. If functions do not work properly, you may need to use a different remote code. 7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the unit off, if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual, or if not all functions operate properly, try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the RCP 2 is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows: 1. Turn on the unit that you wish to include in the RCP 2. 2. Press the Input Selector e for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the 49 Mute Button 43 at the same time. Hold both 47 45 48 buttons until the42 light under the Input Selector 46 44 red 35 e stays lit and the Program/SPL Indicator c 37 39 41 turns amber and begins37 41 The next 51 flashing. 47 step 34 must take place while the red light is on, and it 36 38 40 33 must begin within 20 seconds40 46 light 26 25 37 36 after the 50 32 appears.24 36 27 35 39 45 49 31 Point the23 2 toward 34 unit to be programmed, 3. 28 RCP 35 the 38 44 48 30 and press either � or ¤ Button n. Each press 29 22 34 33 43 29 will30 21 a series of 32 from 42 RCP 2�s send out 33 codes the 28 built-in database. When 31 unit being programmed the 31 20 32 turns off, release � /¤ Button n, as that is your indication that the correct code is in use. 4. Press the Input Selector e; the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry. 5. Try all of the functions on the RCP 2 to make certain that the product operates. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control works, but also the volume, channel and transport controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you may need to Auto-Search for a different code, or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method. Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method, it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary. You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button. 1. Press and hold both the Input Selector e for the device you wish to find the code for and the Mute Button 43 at the same time. The 49 47 45 Program/SPL Indicator c will turn amber 48 46 44 42 and begin flashing, and the red light under the 35 37 39 41 Input Selector e will stay lit. Release the buttons and begin the 40 step within 2047 51 34 36 38 next 37 41 seconds. 33 26 25 37 36 40 46 50 2. Press the Set Button p. 35 Program/SPL49 The 39 45 32 27 24 36 Indicator c will then blink green in a sequence 31 28 23 34 38 44 48 that corresponds to 35 three-digit code, with a onethe second 29 22 34 each33 Count 43 num30 pause between digit. the ber of blinks between each pause to determine the 29 30 21 33 32 42 digit of 31 code. One blink is31 number 1, two 28 the 20 32 the blinks is the number 2, and so forth. Ten blinks are used to indicate a �0.� Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indicates that the code has been set to 160. For future reference, enter the setup codes for the equipment in your system here: DVD ____________ CD ________________ VID1/VCR __________ VID2/CBL __________ VID2/SAT ________ VID3/TV __________ VID4* ____________ TAPE______________ * The AVR 135 has no Video 4 source input; therefore, remote commands associated with the VID4 button will not have any effect on the AVR 135, although you may use the remote to operate another component. Learning Codes In addition to using codes from the remote�s internal code library, the RCP 2 is able to �learn�codes from remotes that may not be in the code library. In addition, this function will allow you to program additional codes from the DVD remote or to �learn over� the codes from a preprogrammed device to add functions not included in the preprogrammed codes. To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to the RCP 2, follow these steps: 1. Place the front of the original remote with the code being sent so that it is facing the IR Transmitter Window b on the RCP 2 �head-to-head.� The two remotes should be between one and three inches apart. 2. Select the button on the RCP 2 that you wish to use as the device selector for the codes about to be entered. This may be any of the Input Selectors e.

Programming Product Codes
The RCP 2 is factory-programmed for all AVR functions, as well as for those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks. In addition, by following one of the methods below, you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers. Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products. 1. Use the tables in the following pages to determine the three-digit code or codes that match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV) and the specific brand name. If there is more than one number for a brand, make note of the different choices. 2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the RCP 2. 3. Press and hold both the Input Selector e for the product you wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute Button 43 at the same time. 49 47 45 When the red light under the Input Selector e 48 46 44 42 stays lit and the Program/SPL Indicator c turns35 37 39 41 amber and begins flashing, release the 34 It is important that you begin the next 51 37 41 47 buttons. 36 38 40 36 40 46 50 step 33 26 seconds.37 within 20 25 32 27 24 36 35 39 45 49 4. Point31 RCP 2 towards the unit34be pro- 44 the to 28 enter the35 three-digit38 num- 48 23 first grammed, and code 30 29 22 ber using the Numeric 34 r. If the unit43 Keys 33 turns off, the correct code has33 entered. Press42 29 30 21 been 32 the Input Selector e again, and 31 that the red 28 31 20 32 note light will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry. 5. If the device to be programmed in does NOT turn off, continue to enter three-digit code numbers until the equipment turns off. At this point, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input Selector e again and note that the red light under the Input Selector e will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry. 6. Try all of the functions on the RCP 2 to make certain that the product operates properly. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

7